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1988 12 134276 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOSES LAKE December 13,1988 Members Present:Wayne Rimple,David Chandler,Roger Biallas,Bill Reese, Charles Edwards,Norm Johnson,and Bill Frederickson MINUTES: Mr.Edwards moved that the minutes of the meeting of November 22 be approved as submitted,seconded by Mr.Chandler,and passed unanimously. ULID #4 Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has received only two /Jyb legal objections within the protest period for the proposed utility local im provement district in the Basin Homes area. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND WARRANTS ISSUED Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that the bills and warrants issued be ap proved,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed with Mr.Rimple abstaining from voting for that portion of the bills to Moses Lake Steel Supply and Faber In dustrial Supply. Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090,have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council. The vouchers included on the below list as modified by the Council and noted upon said list for the Council meeting of December 13,1988 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of $447,399.66 for all funds. GENERAL FUND $37,451.61 STREET 6,100.50 ARTERIAL STREET 9,249.57 STREET REPR/REC0N 43.00 EQUIPMENT LEASES 816.40 CONVENTION CENTER 1,937.23 STREET IMPROVEMENT 73,867.67 PARK IMPROVEMENT 2,362.19 WATER/SEWER FUND 17,209.94 1985 B0NDS/ULID 3 68,657.74 1985 B0NDS/ULID 4 101,232.48 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 31,968.58 W/S LEASES 1,541.16 SANITATION FUND 56,653.57 UNEMPL C0MP INS 229.43 ACCIDENT INSURANCE 94.50 CENTRAL SERVICES 15,427.76 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 3,017.22 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 18,828.68 LID #56 710.43 TOTAL $447,399.66 The payroll issued on November 25,1988,having been approved pursuant to the rule of the City Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 60000 through 60136 in the amount of $145,799.02. The warrants 29963 through 30055 issued on November 23,1988 were approved for payment at the Council meeting held on November 22,1988 in the total amount of $653,813.14. I.CITIZEN INPUT -None PROCLAMATION The Mayor declared the week of December 12 as Free Enterprise Week.//3<% 4277 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:2 December 13,1988 SAFETY AWARDS /*The Sewer Division was presented with two safety awards from the Pacific Northwest Pollution Control Association.The department received the awards for not having a lost-time accident in 10 years and for not having a lost-time accident in 1987. II.CONSENT AGENDA ./WO Resolution -Accept Deed -Grant County:A resolution was presented which accepts a quit claim deed for street and utility right-of-way along Paxson Drive. Resolution -Accept Easement -Amick:A resolution was presented which ac cepts an easement for the construction of a sewer line to service the Amick Plat at Pioneer Way and Nelson Road. Resolutions -Love Short Plat:A resolution was presented which accepts the //£0 sewer line constructed on Grape Drive to service the Love Short Plat.Two deeds the city holds will substitute for the one year maintenance bond. Resolutions were presented which accept easements for the construction of the sewer line from Hochstatter Electric,Ronald and Cheryl Lawler,and Jack and Jenny St.Marie. Resolutions -Accept Easements -Casassa:Four resolutions were presented which accept easements for utility and right-of-way purposes in the Basin Homes area from Pete Casassa. Resolutions -Accept Easements -Congdon:Three resolutions were presented which accept easements for utility and right-of-way purposes in the Basin Homes area from Barbara Condgon. Resolution -Accept Easement -Good:A resolution was presented which accepts a temporary easement from Dale and Cindy Good for construction of the sewer 1ine on Laguna Drive. j^fcT Resolution -Second Hand Dealer License:A resolution was presented which approves the issuance of a business license to Terry Armstrong and Robert Sawyer for a second hand store. Action Taken:Mr.Biallas moved that the consent agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards,and passed unanimously. III.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None J> IV.PETITIONS,COMMUNICATIONS,OR PUBLIC HEARINGS -None QJ V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS £"j ORDINANCE/AGREEMENT -ADJUST CORPORATE BOUNDARIES -2ND READING CD/o^r —•—^l An ordinance was presented which approves the agreement adjusting the corpo rate boundaries of the city.The ordinance is required by state law. The ordinance adjusting corporate boundaries of the municipality pursuant to RCW 35A.21.210 was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Chandler, and passed unanimously. /(&'/ ORDINANCE - AMEND FLOOD HAZARD - 2ND READING An ordinance was presented which amends the flood hazard area ordinance in order to bring it into conformity with state law. The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 18.53 entitled "Flood Hazard Areas"was read by title only. 4278 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:3 December 13,1988 Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted and the summary for publication be approved,seconded by Mr.Edwards, and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE - AMEND 1988 BUDGET - 1ST READING An ordinance was presented which amends the 1988 budget./O/O The ordinance amending the 1988 budget of the city of Moses Lake,Washington was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Biallas,and passed unanimously. ORDINANCES - AMEND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCES - 1ST READINGS Three ordinances were presented which amend the short and major subdivisions and binding site plan chapters of the Municipal Code.The amendments elimi nate some language of the dedication sections of the chapters. r- m The ordinance amending Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 17.13 entitled Short ry\Subdivisions was read by title only. ~~3 Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be CD adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. jDfil <The ordinance amending Chapter 17.17 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Major Subdivisions was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Edwards moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously. The ordinance amending Chapter 17.26 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Binding Site Plan was read by title only. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. VI.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS 1988 WATER/SEWER CONTRACT Staff has requested authorization to call for bids for the 1988 water/sewer contract.The project includes replacement of the 8"sewer on Wheeler Road between the Safeway Milk Plant and Highway 17;replacement of a 12"sewer on Broadway from Ash to Division,and construction of an overflow line from Reservoir 3 on Valley Road and the fencing of the site. Action Taken:Mr.Johnson moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously. 1989 FUEL CONTRACT Staff has requested authorization to call for bids for the 1989 fuel contract. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that staff be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Mr.Frederickson,and passed unanimously. VII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS -None VIII.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION FIRING RANGE FEES Staff requested direction from Council on whether or not a fee schedule should be established for the use of the city's firing range by other agencies. After some discussion it was the consensus of the Council that a fee schedule be established. IQ W A ftp 0^10 ,/(-/ 4279 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:4 COOLIDGE DRIVE EXTENSION December 13,1988 Ron Baker of Boundary Engineering presented his proposal to extend Coolidge Drive to Wheeler Road in order to provide direct access to the proposed health clinic from Wheeler Road.He stated that the Planning Commission had request ed that Juniper Drive be extended through to Wheeler Road but the property is not available to allow that so it the extension of Coolidge Drive was ex plored.There are some problems with the extension of Coolidge Drive as it would only be 30'of right-of-way available which would not allow for pedestrian facilities and there is about a 14'difference in elevation from Wheeler to Coolidge.Staff has reviewed the proposal and is concerned about the steep grade,narrow right-of-way proposed,and lack of pedestrian facilities. Mr.Rimple wanted to know if there would be a possibility of acquiring more property from the irrigation district to allow for a full width street to Wheeler.Mr.Baker stated that the district has an existing building in the way. Mr.Frederickson felt that the developer should work with Samaritan Hospital to provide for an access into this area through the hospital property. Mr.Chandler was concerned about the steep grade,especially in the winter. There was some discussion by the Council about the project. Action Taken:Mr.Chandler moved that Council go on record as opposing the extension of Coolidge Drive,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously. IX.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS SISTER CITY -GERMANY Mr.Rimple read a letter from the Counsel General of the Federal Republic of Germany which indicated there was no sister city available. X.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS INVESTMENT REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the investment report for Novem ber 1988. HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REPORT Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed the hotel/motel tax report. ALDER/BROADWAY CROSSWALK Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a letter from the Department of Transportation which stated they would proceed with eliminating the crosswalk on the Alder Fill at Broadway. INSURANCE Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a report from Rogers and Norman showing the claims submitted.He mentioned that the insurance premium for 1989 would be under $160,000. The regular meeting recessed at 9:15 p.m.and the Council met in an executive session to discuss labor relations,real estate acquisition,potential litiga tion.The executive session was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.and the regular meet ing was reconvened.The regular megliog was^adjournecUat lQiQQ-p^m.